Further Upstream – Is Western Music Best?
What influence did Christianity have on the rise of this art form, and does that mean there are no universal truths about music?
Few art forms have the power music has to move us and enrich our lives. But what gives it that power? Shane welcomes theologian and musician Dr. Jeremy Begbie to reveal how music can voice deep theological truths in a way words can’t.
Special thanks to Duke University for allowing us to use clips from Dr. Begbie’s musical illustrations. The original clips can be found here: Clip 1, Tension and Resolution. Clip 2, Appoggiaturas.
Theology, Music, and Time by Jeremy Begbie
Abundantly More: The Theological Promise of the Arts in a Reductionist World by Jeremy Begbie
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• Why Music Opens Hearts and Minds | The Arcadian Wild
• Receiving God Through Our Senses | Joel Clarkson
• Music as a Guide: Living Deeply with Lyric and Tune | Josh Bales
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